Casamo Cottage Plum Island

06/10/2021

Docks are IN!
Our docks on the Parker River have been deployed and are ready for use. You can now launch at any tide. Just keep in mind that if you see mud at the bottom of the walk in ramp, then launch from the dock. Take advantage of our dock launch ramp and slide easily into the Parker.

06/01/2021

The water trail at Parker River is in! Here's where you can download the water trail and guide:

https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Region_5/NWRS/North_Zone/Parker_River_Complex/Parker_River/Sections/Publications_Download_Page/Water_Trail_Map_and_Guide_2021.pdf

05/04/2021

No doubt you've seen these birds before. They are pretty common (and their population is not in any jeopardy). Meet the Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus). These amazingly proficient "anglers" (they eat fish), are related to Frigate Birds and Bo***es. While they may appear dark and unremarkable from afar, according to the Cornell's "All About Birds" web site, "upclose cormorants are quite colorful, with orange/yellow skin on their face and throat, striking aquamarine eyes that sparkly like jewels, and blue inside their mouths..." They are frequently seen standing still, drying out their wings. Perhaps worth a look-see through your binoculars?! Ranger Poole :-)

05/03/2021

Among the warblers you might encounter on the refuge...Black-and-white Warbler.

04/23/2021

In an effort to deliver more “behind-the-scenes” content, we’re bringing you ! Follow along to learn more about the many biological projects we’re conducting on the Refuge. This week, we’re preparing for marsh restoration work, which addresses historic man-made ditches and embankments. These structures hold water on the marsh surface, killing marsh plants. By removing some ditches and embankments, we can drain excess water, allow plants to regrow, and increase overall marsh resilience. We began by installing a series of water loggers to measure water levels before, during, and after restoration. We use the data to assess how restoration affects the movement of water in the marsh and to ensure that we restore tidal flow properly.

Photo: K. Walker/USFWS

04/16/2021

Here is the link to the map: Newburyport – Keeping the Story Alive, Mapping historic stories of Newburyport, MA houses and places, with photos, paintings, videos, old maps, history and anecdotes. Created by The Newburyport Blog, Mary Baker Eaton, editor. map.marybakerart.com or marybakerart

04/16/2021

Whether you are searching for that beachy nirvana or an elusive bird sighting, Newburyport has something to offer you. Fishing, boating, bird-watching, beachgoing, shopping, and seafood will fill up your day.

04/15/2021

https://heatherrinder.com/blog/day-trip-to-plum-island-newburyport

Plum Island is only a few minutes away from Newburyport so you can easily see both in one day or weekend. Here are 10 fun things to do on your day trip to Newburyport and Plum Island!

03/31/2021

03/02/2021

“Sunday Morning” pays a visit to some snowy owls on Plum Island, Massachusetts. Videographer: Michael Clark.Subscribe to the "CBS Sunday Morning" Channel HER...